Mind Over Matter

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Show Notes

It's the topic voted on by our beloved Patreon patrons, panpsychism! David and Tamler delve into the resurgent debate over whether consciousness is the fundamental stuff that makes up the universe. We hoped we might be entering Miyazaki land - river spirits, benevolent radishes, a universal mind. But is this just the same old philosophy of mind debate with different words? Are there any stakes to this debate or is it purely terminological? Plus – we answer some last-minute questions from listeners on dissertations, Ukraine, pseudoscience, and the music from "The Shield." Sponsored By: BetterHelp: You deserve to be happy. BetterHelp online counseling is there for you. Connect with your professional counselor in a safe and private online environment. Our listeners get 10% off the first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/vbw. Promo Code: VBW Support Very Bad Wizards

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• The Shield" Opening Music [YouTube]
  
• Strawson, G. "Realistic monism: Why physicalism entails panpsychism
  
• Chalmers, D. "Panpsychism and Panprotopsychism
  
• Exchange between Galen Strawson and Daniel Dennett on the 'denial' of consciousness.